Chain Loach Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Chain Loach in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 liters (20 gallons) for a small group
• Compatibility: Excellent community fish, compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized species. Best kept in groups of 6 or more.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of hiding places (caves, driftwood, dense planting), a soft substrate (sand or fine gravel), and good water flow. They are sensitive to poor water quality and require regular water changes. Being social, they thrive in groups and can become stressed or shy if kept alone or in insufficient numbers.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-29 C (75-84 F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

2-12 dGH

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